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Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 8:58 pm
by 170C
Due to some medical issues I am currently unable to fly my plane at this time. We are planning to relocate from Granbury, TX (GDJ) to Murfreesboro, TN (MBT). I now have a hangar rented at MBT. I am looking for someone with tailwheel experience to fly my '56 C-172 TD to its new home/hangar. There might be some airline employee out there or someone else that might consider ferrying my plane to TN. If anyone has an interest in doing so send me a reply or call me 817-475-6096 to discuss. I would like to do this by the end of October or earlier.
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:02 pm
by hilltop170
Frank-
Give me a call, I'll do it. How's that for a quick response?
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:30 pm
by GAHorn
Be careful, Richard. Pack a suitcase of clothes and take along some hotel money. Remember, that thing is GREEN!
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:39 pm
by Bruce Fenstermacher
Four minutes for Richard to respond. He knows how special a ride in a
GREEN plane can be.
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:56 pm
by 170C
What can I say
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 10:29 pm
by 4583C
Richard
Unless you catch a terrible headwind this will go faster than the last green plane you ferried and you will have room for a suitcase!
Paul
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:10 pm
by hilltop170
Paul-
That is so true, the Taylorcraft L-2 hit 90mph a time or two but was mostly down around 85mph. That was a long trip from Milwaukee to Brady, TX, stopping every 150 miles for gas. At least a cool front had moved thru for most of the trip and it was cool for July. Thanks again to you and Deb for picking me up (at the totally deserted and locked-up Jacksboro Airport), taking me to dinner, putting me up for the night, feeding me Deb's special biscuits for breakfast, and taking me back to the airport. It was a real pleasure.
Frank's plane can take a passenger or two plus bags and make it halfway non-stop for a lunch stop at Pine Bluff so I can get some good soul food at the terminal cafe. Now, if it only used 4-1/2gal/hr......
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:39 am
by W.J.Langholz
Frank
If I was in Texas ......I 'd go along with Richard just to make sure he doesn't trim too many trees on the way.....
W.
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:47 am
by counsellj
Frank,
I'm over in Arlington and available to do it on the weekends (Sunday-Monday). Looks like an easy flight and easy drive back as well. I will call you tomorrow. Jughead, 850-723-2072
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:03 am
by hilltop170
Hey Jughead, I already called dibs!
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:23 am
by counsellj
hilltop170 wrote:Hey Jughead, I already called dibs!
But I'm closer and better looking!
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 12:41 pm
by Bruce Fenstermacher
NOW we have people fighting to ferry a
GREEN plane. Who would a thunk it.
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 5:22 pm
by GAHorn
I've heard of being "
Green with envy"..
....but I think the "
red of embarrassment" ....
...might help one get over it.
Frank, do you plan to ride along? Great opportunity for a 61.56
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:28 pm
by 170C
George, I don't plan, at this time, to ride along
Logistics won't likely work out---I'd like to do so. WHAT is the 61.56
Re: Ferry Pilot Needed
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:35 pm
by hilltop170
counsellj wrote:hilltop170 wrote:Hey Jughead, I already called dibs!
But I'm closer and better looking!
Well.......... I can't argue with that, but, I don't want to pass up an opportunity for lunch at Pine Bluff.